Gateway Area Business Association – GABA
Working Together, Growing Together – Since 1950
Fred Sanchez, Colleen Gifford & the Keystone Kops!
The Gateway Area Business Association was started in 1950 as the Woodland Park Merchants, with 15 charter members. The purpose was to promote the area with services to the community. One of the first activities was the organizing of a parade in 1951, with eager participation.
One of the highlights of the parade was the annual appearance of the Senior and Junior Rose Festival Courts. The first Fun-O-Rama days were held in 1952, with a carnival used as a fund-raising event. The Gateway Keystone Cops were a west coast-side fun group, appearing in many local and regional events such as parades and other fun-type activities.
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2013 General Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at noon at East Portland Community Center – Loaves and Fishes room – 740 SE 106th Avenue, Portland OR 97216 (between Stark Street and Cherry Blossom Drive) Lunch is available for $8.00 suggested donation.
Board Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of the month, 6-7pm at
East Portland Neighborhood Office - 1017 NE 117th Ave, Portland, OR 97220
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Upcoming Events for 2013
2013 Fun-O-Rama
Saturday May 18th, 2013
2013 Fun-O-Rama
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| Apr 11 | GABA General Meeting – noon 740 SE 106th Avenue, Portland OR 97216 Featured Speakers: Zach Henkin, “Solar Energy” Dr. Virginia Feldman, pro, “Water Fluoridation” Dr. Shara Glenn & Rick North, con, “Water Fluoridation” |
| Apr 24 | GABA Board Meeting – 6:00pm to 7:00pm – 1017 NE 117th Ave., Portland OR 97220 |
| May 9 | GABA General Meeting – noon 740 SE 106th Avenue, Portland OR 97216 Fun-O-Rama |
| May 24 | GABA Board Meeting – 6:00pm to 7:00pm – 1017 NE 117th Ave., Portland OR 97220 |
| Jun 13 | GABA General Meeting – noon 740 SE 106th Avenue, Portland OR 97216 Featured Speakers:Marc Goldberg, MHCC, “Resources for Small Business” Mayor Charlie Hale “Direction for Portland’s Future” |
| Jun 26 | GABA Board Meeting – 6:00pm to 7:00pm – 1017 NE 117th Ave., Portland OR 97220 |
| Jul 11 | GABA General Meeting – noon 740 SE 106th Avenue, Portland OR 97216 Featured Speaker: Eric Fruits, PSU professor & private consulting economist, “Affordable Care Act: Impact on Business” |
| Jul 24 | GABA Board Meeting – 6:00pm to 7:00pm – 1017 NE 117th Ave., Portland OR 97220 |
| Aug 8 | No General Meeting |
| Aug 24 | GABA Board Meeting – 6:00pm to 7:00pm – 1017 NE 117th Ave., Portland OR 97220 |
| Sept 12 | GABA General Meeting – noon 740 SE 106th Avenue, Portland OR 97216 First Responder Meeting |
| Sept 24 | GABA Board Meeting – 6:00pm to 7:00pm – 1017 NE 117th Ave., Portland OR 97220 |
| Oct 10 | To Be Announced |
| Oct 24 | GABA Board Meeting – 6:00pm to 7:00pm – 1017 NE 117th Ave., Portland OR 97220 |
| Nov 14 | GABA General Meeting – noon 740 SE 106th Avenue, Portland OR 97216 Featured Speakers: Kevin Minkoff, CPA, “Tax Concerns for Small Business” Councilor Stacey, “Update on Metro Issues” |
| Nov 24 | GABA Board Meeting – 6:00pm to 7:00pm – 1017 NE 117th Ave., Portland OR 97220 |
| Dec 12 | Holiday Social |